Capella Island facts for kids
 Capella Island
Location in the U.S. Virgin Islands
Capella Island
Location in Caribbean
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Caribbean Sea |
| Coordinates | 18°16′29″N 64°53′16″W / 18.27472°N 64.88778°W |
| Area | 230 acres (93 ha) |
| Administration | |
| Federal Department | U.S. Department of the Interior |
| Federal Agency | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Capital city | Washington, D.C. |
| Largest settlement | New York City |
| President | Donald John Trump |
Capella Island is a small island in the Caribbean Sea. It is part of the United States Virgin Islands. This island is not home to any people. It covers about 230 acres, which is like 175 football fields!
Capella Island is located about 2 miles (4 km) south of St. Thomas. It is near another island called Buck Island. Buck Island is about twice the size of Capella. Sometimes, Capella, Buck, and other tiny islands nearby are all called the Capella Islands.
Where is Capella Island?
Capella Island is found in the beautiful Caribbean Sea. This sea is famous for its clear blue waters. The island is part of a group of islands known as the U.S. Virgin Islands. These islands are a territory of the United States.
Who Manages Capella Island?
Even though no one lives on Capella Island, it is still looked after. The island is owned by the government of the U.S. Virgin Islands. It is also managed by two important U.S. government groups. These are the U.S. Department of the Interior and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. They help protect the island's natural environment.
Neighboring Buck Island
Capella Island is very close to Buck Island. Buck Island is special because it is home to the Buck Island National Wildlife Refuge. A wildlife refuge is a protected area. It helps keep animals and their homes safe. This means the waters and land around Capella Island are important for nature too.
